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Preston Ridge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Preston Ridge Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved trail for walking, jogging and cycling, with benches and scenic views.
What runners say about Preston Ridge Trail
“The trail is well-maintained and stretches through beautiful greenery, with plenty of shade along the way.”
“The trail is well-maintained and stretches through beautiful greenery, with plenty of shade along the way.”
“The lanes are paved, divided with white paint to separate directions and are easy to navigate.”
“It’s peaceful and offers a great escape from the city’s hustle, with scenic views and resting spots.”
A beautiful and peaceful place to have a morning walk or even an evening jog. Its like heaven to people who like to get away from the work routine and just have some relaxed time in the day. If you have a dog you can bring it for a walk as there can't be any place better to walk a dog than here.
A nice trail for walking, running or cycling. The trail is around 6.3 miles long. At a certain distance there are few bench to sit and rest. The only disadvantage of this trail is there is no restroom facilities near the trail. Overall its a good walkway for the people who lives nearby.
Four stars for biking, 3 stars for on foot. Like: easy to follow paved path, easily accessible from almost any part of the trail so lots of options for parking and workout distance Don’t like: No restrooms, if taking the whole thing by foot, takes a few hours - long ways to go without bathroom; hardly any shade - fine…
Preston Ridge Trail is a wonderful place for a walk, run, or bike ride! The trail is well-maintained and stretches through beautiful greenery, with plenty of shade along the way. It’s peaceful and offers a great escape from the city’s hustle, with scenic views and resting spots.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is well-maintained and stretches through beautiful greenery, with plenty of shade along the way.”
“It’s peaceful and offers a great escape from the city’s hustle, with scenic views and resting spots.”
“The lanes are paved, divided with white paint to separate directions and are easy to navigate.”
“Its a bit dark at night cause there are not a lot of lights around there, so I would suggest that you should go there anytime between sunrise and sunset.”
“The only disadvantage of this trail is there is no restroom facilities near the trail.”
“If you have a dog you can bring it for a walk as there can't be any place better to walk a dog than here.”
Plan your run at Preston Ridge Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteprestonridgetrail.org
- Phone(469) 231-7229
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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